Company Accountant The Role: Due to the continued growth of our clients business, they are looking to recruit a motivated, career-orientated individual to join our Finance Team in our Head Office in Dunleer, Co. Louth.This is a new position responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of the business results to the Management team to ensure the best possible commercial decision-making.Reporting to: Finance Director Responsibilities include:
Overall responsibility for accuracy of financial accounting numbers for the Group on a daily, monthly and annual basis
Ensure timely and accurate monthly accounts are reported in accordance with business deadlines
Monthly contract analysis by job to report gross margin and assist with driving margin improvement
Responsible for the Cashflow management and reporting of the business and driving improvements for same
Being commercially aware in the business to identify cost savings or margin improvements
Drive on-going improvements in reporting processes for the business
Ensure accuracy and take ownership of the General Ledger for the business
Support the FD in budgeting and re-forecasting process for Group revenues and costs and cost centres to ensure deadlines are achieved,
Assist FD to ensure information is submitted for Group Reporting in a timely manner to ensure consolidation deadlines are achieved,
On-going liaison and interaction with other areas of the business to improve the inputs to, and outputs from the Finance dept.
Liaise with external auditors.
Posting monthly journals as appropriate
Preparing UK and Irish Vat returns
Provide cover for Weekly and monthly payroll
Ad hoc projects as required by Finance Director
Experience and Requirements:
Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or similar
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Practice-trained Accountant an advantage
Experience of working with ERP systems. SAP Business One experience an advantage
Resilient and flexible, with the ability to thrive in a changing and fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience in managing a team, and ability to build effective relationships across the business
Personal drive for self-development and growth
Key skills:
Excellent knowledge and use of MS Office suite packages, particularly Excel
Must possess an attention to detail
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and organisational skills
Commercially focused and results-orientated
Can-do attitude and strong work ethic
Strong team player with ability to interact with clients and colleagues at all levels.
Flexible with a positive attitude to change
Organisational and commercial awareness - Understands linkages affecting all areas.
Communication skills - Listens responsively and can give information effectively, is open and receptive to others.
Company Benefits:
Company Pension Plan
Company Healthcare Plan
Employee Referral Bonus Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free Parking
Free Barista style coffee machine
Additional Information: The job requires the ability to work under pressure, while prioritising objectives in a constantly changing environment. Will assume other duties, as assigned by the Finance Director.